S.D. Codified Laws § 19-3-2 (2026)
An affidavit is a written declaration under oath made without notice to the adverse party.
Source: CCivP 1877, § 464; CL 1887, § 5278; RCCivP 1903, § 504; RC 1919, § 2751; Supreme Court Rule 502, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 36.0202.